sit back

phrasal verb

sat back; sitting back; sits back

: to get into a comfortable and relaxed position in a chair, seat, etc.

Sit back and enjoy the ride.

: to make no effort to do something

He sat back and watched us do all the work.

How can you just sit back and let him insult you like that?

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While others in her position might be happy to simply sit back and enjoy the fruits of their labor, Beckham—era-defining pop star, co-founder, and creative director of her eponymous brand, mother-of-four—sounds like a woman who is only just getting started. —

Kerry McDermott, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2024 Time is of the essence, though, so don’t just sit back on your couch twiddling your thumbs. —

Kyle Thomas, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024 Tyson mostly sat back and waited for Paul to come to him, with a few exceptions. —

Schuyler Dixon, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024 Don’t just sit back and expect the cosmos to do all the work, though, get involved with romance, fertility, creativity, hobbies, sports and expression! —

Kyle Thomas, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sit back